Sitting Sumo with Arms-Up Mobility Stretch

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Exercise overview

Training details

Adductors Hip Flexors Calves Shoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

2 × 30 sec

Rest

30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

01Stand with the feet wider than shoulder width and the toes turned outward.
02Lower into a comfortable deep sumo squat while keeping the heels grounded and chest tall.
03Press the knees gently outward and reach both arms straight overhead.
04Hold with the ribs stacked and shoulders away from the ears.
05Breathe steadily, then lower the arms and stand under control.

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